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33mZac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 4
Zac Poonen · Nov 24
14mZac Poonen - Understanding Repentance and Temptation
Zac Poonen · Apr 7
17mZac Poonen - Two Ministries: Accusing and Interceding
Zac Poonen · Feb 19
21mZac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 9: Light on Satan's Tactics
Zac Poonen · Oct 30
26mZac Poonen - Temptations That Jesus Overcame In His First Thirty Years
Zac Poonen · Mar 8
12mZac Poonen - Satan's Tactics - Lying and Accusing
Zac Poonen · Dec 6
48mZac Poonen - New Birth and Growth Thereafter
Zac Poonen · Nov 4
19m11. Spiritual Enemies And No Earthly Enemy - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 18
1h 14mZac Poonen - Having Authority Over Satan - NCCF 06/2014 Conference
Zac Poonen · Jun 9
54mZac Poonen - The Authority of Christ in the Church
Zac Poonen · Nov 6
August 3 | Daily Devotion | Repentance Is The Mark Of Being Truly Born Again | Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · 10m · CFC Daily Devotions
Repentance is the defining mark of a truly born-again Christian. Without genuine repentance—a turning away from sin with changed behavior—one's claim to conversion is hollow and superficial.
33mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Sermon on the Mount - 4
Zac Poonen · Nov 24, 2025 · 33m
Zac Poonen teaches that the Sermon on the Mount is Christianity's foundational message, emphasizing that believers can and must live victorious lives over sin through the power of the Holy Spirit, not merely receive forgiveness. He stresses that entering God's kingdom requires poverty of spirit—recognizing oneself as nothing apart from Christ—and genuine mourning over one's failure to reflect God's glory, which leads to strength and comfort from God.
14mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Understanding Repentance and Temptation
Zac Poonen · Apr 7, 2025 · 14m
Zac Poonen teaches that true repentance is a complete about-turn from the old life toward Christ and the things of eternity, not a partial compromise. He emphasizes that temptation is not sin—even Jesus experienced temptation—and that Christians must maintain absolute faithfulness to Christ, rejecting worldly desires while resisting the enemy's attempts to draw them back. God permits temptation to strengthen us and teach us to be soldiers in spiritual warfare.
17mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Two Ministries: Accusing and Interceding
Zac Poonen · Feb 19, 2024 · 17m
Satan's primary ministry is to accuse believers day and night before God, while Jesus intercedes for them constantly in prayer. Christians must choose to align with Jesus's ministry of intercession and restoration rather than Satan's accusatory nature, actively showing mercy and grace to fellow believers instead of judging them harshly, thereby cooperating with Christ in making others glorious.
21mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - UNDERSTANDING THE NEW COVENANT Part 9: Light on Satan's Tactics
Zac Poonen · Oct 30, 2023 · 21m
The speaker contrasts the Old Covenant and the New Covenant, emphasizing that under the New Covenant, believers are not ruled by sin but by grace, as stated in Romans 6:14. A key difference highlighted is the nature of spiritual warfare: the New Testament teaches that our struggle is against evil rulers and powers, not against 'flesh and blood' (human enemies). To overcome Satan's schemes, one must avoid arguing with people over earthly or doctrinal matters.
26mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Temptations That Jesus Overcame In His First Thirty Years
Zac Poonen · Mar 8, 2022 · 26m
The speaker discusses the importance of reflecting Jesus Christ by growing in purity personally and functioning within the local church. A key teaching point is distinguishing between temptation and sin, referencing James 1:14-15, where temptation is merely attraction, but sin occurs when that attraction is yielded to. He also advises against self-condemnation and discouragement, emphasizing that Christ was tempted in all points, including sickness, which was an aspect of his humanity.
12mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Satan's Tactics - Lying and Accusing
Zac Poonen · Dec 6, 2021 · 12m
The speaker outlines two primary tactics of Satan: lying and accusing. Regarding lies, he warns that Satan undermines God's word by suggesting that warnings, such as those concerning hell or sin, do not apply to Christians. Concerning accusations, he notes that Satan often deflects blame by pointing fingers, as seen when Adam blamed Eve, and advises believers to always take God's word seriously, regardless of temptation or accusation.
48mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - New Birth and Growth Thereafter
Zac Poonen · Nov 4, 2019 · 48m
The central message is that true spiritual growth requires a genuine 'new birth' from the Spirit, which is distinct from merely being a good person or knowledgeable about scripture. The speaker emphasizes that one must be discerning enough to know if they are truly born again, warning against relying on religious language or the opinions of others. Spiritual growth involves an increasing awareness of sin, much like a student learning new subjects.
19mNCCF Church
11. Spiritual Enemies And No Earthly Enemy - Zac Poonen
Zac Poonen · Mar 18, 2019 · 19m
The speaker reviews key differences between the Old and New Covenants, emphasizing that in the New Covenant, believers are transformed from glory to glory and are justified by Christ's blood. Crucially, he distinguishes between earthly enemies and spiritual ones, teaching that our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against spiritual forces. Therefore, believers must resolve to never fight with any human being, no matter the disagreement.
1h 14mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - Having Authority Over Satan - NCCF 06/2014 Conference
Zac Poonen · Jun 9, 2014 · 1h 14m
The speaker emphasizes that the church built by Christ is indestructible by Satan, which requires strong, plural leadership rather than a one-man pastor system. He details that the church is meant to be a place of conflict and spiritual battle, requiring believers to proclaim Jesus' lordship to overcome opposition. Furthermore, the speaker stresses that discipline, as taught in Matthew 18, is a loving process aimed at winning a brother back, and if all else fails, the brother must be treated like an unbeliever.
54mNCCF Church
Zac Poonen - The Authority of Christ in the Church
Zac Poonen · Nov 6, 2013 · 54m
The sermon emphasizes that the Church is the body of Christ, meant to continue the ministry Jesus fulfilled. True spiritual authority comes from having one's will broken to God's will, exemplified by Jesus at the cross. This authority is not over people, but over sin and the forces of evil, requiring believers to live in a way that leaves no foothold for the devil.